Master of Science In Training and Development

The Master of Science in Training and Development (MSTD) program provides a quality educational experience in an applied curriculum for professionals who design, deliver and evaluate learning programs for adults.

The MSTD meets the growing need for performance-based education, training and development programs in business and industry, higher education, continuing professional education, governmental and community agencies, community education, religious organizations, gerontology programs and health care delivery systems.

PROGRAM FEATURES:

  • Flexible, convenient, online - All classes are taught online to meet the needs of busy adults.
  • Applied curriculum - Students complete assignments that enhance their workplace performance and create networking opportunities.
  • Expert Faculty - Faculty are education and training professionals who build on adult students' experiences
  • Excellent support services - Academic advising, financial aid, and career services are some of the support systems designed for our adult learners.

When you complete this program, you will be able to:

  • Design, deliver, and evaluate adult learning programs
  • Conduct and implement needs assessment for on-target instructional design
  • Design and measure learner performance outcomes
  • Determine program effectiveness to meet the strategic plan of the organization
  • Select appropriate strategies to increase learner motivation
  • Practice effective communication for collaboration, negotiation, and conflict management
  • Incorporate learning technologies into your workplace
  • Demonstrate verbal, written, and presentation skills
  • Understand ethical issues affecting continuing education and training

The MSTD program supports students who want to move up in their current organization, secure a position in another organization, or make a career change.

The program offers diverse employment possibilities such as a manager or director of training or education, a manager of human resources development or organizational learning, a manager of workforce development, a director or dean of continuing education, a director of adult or community education, a human performance consultant, an instructional designer, a learning technologist, or an e-learning manager.